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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 eggs |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups cream cheese |
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips |
1/2 cup medium-diced banana |
1/8 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
3 cinnamon sticks |
butter, as needed |
4 (2-inch thick) pieces challah bread |
vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional |
fresh berries, for serving, optional |
Directions:
1. Batter:
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well until incorporated. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
3. Filling:
4. Fold all ingredients together in a bowl until well incorporated but not completely smooth.
5. Syrup:
6. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and let reduce by 1/3.
7. French Toast:
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
9. Heat a large saute pan and then add butter. Dredge the bread in the batter and place in the pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool. Divide filling between 2 pieces of the bread top with the remaining 2 pieces of bread. Transfer French toast to oven and bake for 8 minutes.
10. Cut each French toast in half and serve with the cinnamon syrup and, if desired, a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.
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